Noise

Noise meter

Noise meter
  1. What is an acceptable noise level?
  2. Do sound meter apps work?
  3. How do you measure noise levels?
  4. Can you measure decibels with phone?

What is an acceptable noise level?

Normal conversation is about 60 dB, a lawn mower is about 90 dB, and a loud rock concert is about 120 dB. In general, sounds above 85 are harmful, depending on how long and how often you are exposed to them and whether you wear hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs.

Do sound meter apps work?

A new study provides the answer. The answer is, “Yes,” but only four apps that were tested measure up. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluated the apps at its acoustic testing lab. The tests also compared results for i-Phones and Android phones.

How do you measure noise levels?

A decibel is a unit used to measure the intensity of a noise or sound. The most common instrument used for measure noise levels is a Noise Level Meter (also known as a sound level meter). In its most basic form, a noise level meter consists of a microphone, internal electronic components, and a display.

Can you measure decibels with phone?

With a free app and your Android phone, you can turn your phone into a noise meter and find out. Download Sound Meter from the Android Market and launch the app. It starts right up to the sound meter and measures the minimum, mean, and maximum ambient sound levels in decibels (dB).

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